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General Biology Schools in Iowa

805 students earned Biology degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Iowa

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 731
Master’s Degree 55
Associate Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 15,370 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $67,730, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
109 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Iowa grads earn an average salary of $48,768. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,071 after graduation.

#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $43,599 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#5

Luther College

Decorah
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,538. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $44,001 after graduation.

#6

Morningside College

Sioux City
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Morningside.

#7

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Wartburg College

Waverly
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. An average student at Wartburg will pay a net price of $22,765.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Grand View University

Des Moines
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,643 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

General Biology Careers in IA

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 16% $92,970
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Biological Scientists 12% $62,770
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Life Scientists 3% $72,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Biochemistry & Biophysics 232
Ecology & Systematics Biology 115
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 109
Microbiology Science & Immunology 61
Genetics 58
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 48
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 35
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25

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